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Parable Designs, Ltd.
The Parable journey began in 1989 when Nigel Parker discovered 1200 American wallpaper printing rollers. Instantly recognising the quality of workmanship and skill to create such intricate detail, he knew they should not be lost. He purchased them with thoughts already in his mind of ways to replicate them.
The Essence Of Parable
Many years later, Nigel acquired a further 600 British rollers along with silk screens and Surface Print machinery. The cost of transporting and storing this huge collection is immense. Finally, in 2003, Nigel and his partner, Amanda Barry, moved the whole collection to Devon. Against the trend of this throwaway age, they began developing ways to reinvent the rollers to preserve the originals, not knowing at that time how complex the methodology needed to be to create products that do justice to the craftsmen and women of this forgotten era.
Research And Development
They knew it was imperative for the products to be seamless. The research, development and trialling demanded precision engineering, complex moulding and difficult casting techniques, taking years to perfect. They were adamant that lighting products should use eco-friendly low energy leds and where possible, they wanted to link arms with other British companies.
Acknowledgements
Sincere thanks goes to Mr Frank Burtenshaw, artisan and time served indentured Wallpaper Draughtsman of the highest order, probably one of the last of his ilk in the world today. His belief in Parable has been vitally important and they are truly honoured that this respected gentleman willingly shares with them his knowledge and memories of life in the wallpaper industry from the 1940s to the 1990s.
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Using our dedicated moulding techniques, we have created a seamless, three-dimensional lantern in relief, replicated from an original South American hand-carved totem pole that we named Lucius (bringer of light)
This lantern is not available anywhere else. It is not mass-produced. Each one has its...
Group: Decor accessories
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Our 60cm high lamp columns will be available to purchase in 2011. Available with or without a shade, these 3D in relief columns are faithful replicas of our original wallpaper printing rollers.
Initially available will be our 17cm diameter columns in designs including Birds of Eden, Honiton,...
Group: Decor accessories
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10 postcards (2 each of 5 designs) showing pattern design elements on the original wallpaper printing rollers. These are close-up photographs showing the wood grain, dried printing ink and the curvature of the rollers.
Although unusual subjects, we believe these elements are quite beautiful....
Group: Postcards
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The Turboflame Arc Tabletop Lighter combines cutting-edge living with contemporary living style. With its ergonomic shape, this beautiful, all-metal lighter has a 1300c precision control flame that lights in any direction, even upside down.
Effortlessly elegant and wonderfully versatile, the Arc...
Group: Lighters
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Pattern name - Clovelly
Diameter - 12cm
Height - 15cm
Finish - Graphite painted pattern on fresh linen background
Central Wick
Burn time - Up to 100 hours in ideal conditions. See our candle advisory for more details.
Weight - Approx 1.4kg
Group: Household candles
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Pattern name - Penzance
Diameter - 12cm
Height - 15cm
Finish - Fig Colour
Central Wick
Burn time - Up to 100 hours in ideal conditions. See our candle advisory for more details.
Weight - Approx 1.4kg
Group: Household candles
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Pattern name - Calligraphy
Diameter - 17cm
Height - 24cm
Finish - Antique gold on fresh white background
5 Wicks
Burn time - Approx 200 hours in ideal conditions. See our candle advisory for more details.
Weight - Approx 4.4kg
Group: Decorative candles
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Pattern name - Hartland / Valentine / Queen of Hearts
Diameter - 17cm
Height - 22cm
Finish - Iridescent Rose Red Finger-painted hearts amidst a delicate trellis on white background (please contact us if you'd like the hearts painted in a colour not shown)
5 Wicks
Burn time - Approx 200 hours...
Group: Decorative candles
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Pattern name - Herring Bones
Diameter - 12cm
Height - 15cm
Finish - Old gold painted pattern on fig background
Central Wick
Burn time - Up to 100 hours in ideal conditions. See our candle advisory for more details.
Weight - Approx 1.4kg
Group: Decorative candles
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The Turboflame multi-task Soft Grip lighter has a powerful 1300c precision laser jet flame. The all-weather windproof flame burns at any angle, even upside down. At 20cm long, it is the perfect lighter for when you need that extra length. Its ergonomic styling has a texturised non-slip rubberised...
Group: Lighters